Long Island should cast a cautious eye towards Hurricane Sandy and we can’t say it enough do not wait till the last-minute to prepare your family and your house for a Hurricane. If you do wait until the last-minute you will find yourself with all the other people who waited to prepare themselves for the storm as well. Frightened and disorganized people are not nice to be around. Do you really want to get into a fight over the last pack of batteries or sheet of plywood?
Here are some suggestions on how to better prepare yourself for the hurricane.
1) Have cash on hand If the power goes out so will the ATM machines
2) Board up windows and doors with 5/8 inch plywood
3) Secure outside lawn furniture and children’s toys if they can be picked up by the wind
4) Clean the gutters of leaves and debris to prevent leaks inside your home
5) Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting possible in case the power goes off this will keep the food fresher longer.
6) Fill large pots and your bathtub with water in case city water is affected from the storm
7) Put a full tank of gas in your car
8) Plan an evacuation route with your family and learn alternate routes to safety
9) The location of the nearest shelter if you have pets make sure the shelter you are going to is pet friendly
10) If you’re ordered to evacuate please leave immediately stick to marked evacuation routes if possible.
11) Store your important documents like passports, social security card, birth certificates, and deeds in a watertight container
Here is a list of supplies you should have on hand before the storm
1) At least a three day water supply one gallon per person per day
2) Three days worth of food. Some items include canned meats, canned or dried fruits, canned vegetables, canned juice, peanut butter, jelly, salt free crackers, energy or protein bars, trail mix, and dry cereal
3) A manual can opener
4) Flashlights
5) A battery-powered radio preferably a weather radio
6) Extra batteries
7) A first aid kit including latex gloves, sterile dressings, a cleaning agent, antibiotic ointment, burn ointment, Band-Aids in small medium and large sizes, eye wash, a thermometer, aspirin pain reliever, antacids, and any other prescribed medication.
8) Cell phones and chargers
9) Contact information for your family and friends
10) Baby supplies
11) Pet supplies
It’s important not to panic during the preparation of a hurricane but keep in mind that a hurricane should not be taken lightly either.
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